Dr. Margaret Bolick - TAMUCC College of Education

Margaret Bolick

Associate Professor, College of Education

Department of Teacher Education

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

FC 249 , Unit 5818

6300 Ocean Dr.

Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5818

(361) 825-2674

margaret.bolick@tamucc.edu

Degrees and Certifications

Ph.D.	Kansas State University	Curriculum and Instruction
M.Ed.	The University of Texas at Austin	Science Education
B.A.	The University of Texas at Austin	Biology/Chemistry & Mathematics
	Texas Lifetime Teaching Certificate Grades 7-12 Composite Science

Professional Experience

Associate Professor, Teacher Education - Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction - Wichita State University
Senior Training Associate, Southwest Educational Development Laboratory-Austin
Science Teacher, Cherryvale High School-Kansas
Microbiologist, Texas State Department of Health-Austin

Courses Taught

EDCI 4606: Planning, Teaching, Assessment, and Technology for 8-12 Teachers
EDCI 5331: Teaching Environmental Science II
EDCI 5317: Elementary Methods of Teaching Science

Selected Publications, Conference Presentations, and Grants

Paciotti, K., & Bolick, M. (2009, March). What your learning committee should know about The Listening Pedagogy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Center for Educational Development, Evaluation and Research, Corpus Christi, TX.

Bolick, M., Project Director and Co-PI, (2009). College and career readiness Initiative: Faculty collaborative in science, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ($715,000)

Hill, D., & Bolick, M. (2008, April). Project TEACH: The Emerging Reflection of Teaching Effectiveness. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association of Professional Development Schools, Orlando.

Cunningham, G., & Bolick, M. (2008, April). Interactive Notebooks for Pre-Service Teachers. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association of Professional Development Schools, Orlando.

Bolick, M. (2008, January). Wondering about…clouds. Paper presented at the meeting of The Association for Science Education, Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Bolick, M. E., & Hill, D. (2008). Project TEACH: A study to assess the Centers for the Professional Development of Teachers (CPDTs) and to predict the success of the beginning teacher (pp. 15-29). In J. Cassidy, A. G. Martinez, & C. Swift (EDs.), CEDER Yearbook: Supporting student success. Corpus Christi, TX: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Hill, D., & Bolick, M. (2008). Teaching Environmental Science I and II. Coastal Bend Bays and Estauries Program ($20 000, Funded).

Bolick, M. E., & Miget, R. (2007). Expanding the Floating Classroom Program from coast to classroom: Elementary science investigations [Manual]. Austin, TX: Coastal Coordination Council, Texas General Land Office.

Bolick, M. E., & Miget, R. (2007). Expanding the Floating Classroom Program from coast to classroom: Secondary science investigations [Manual]. Austin, TX: Coastal Coordination Council, Texas General Land Office.

Bolick, M., Loveless, D. J., & Miget, R. (2007, April). Expanding the Floating Classroom Program from coast to classroom: Expanding ocean literacy. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Association of Research in Education, Chicago.

Hill, D., & Bolick, M. (2007, March). Project TEACH: Measuring the success of highly qualified teachers in South Texas and the achievement of their P-12 students. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association of Professional Development Schools, Las Vegas.

Hill, D., & Bolick, M. (2007). Teaching Environmental Science I and II. Coastal Bend Bays and Estauries Program ($20 000, Funded).

Hill, D., & Bolick, M. (2006). Teaching Environmental Science I and II. Coastal Bend Bays and Estauries Program ($15 000, Funded).

Bolick, M., & Hill, D. (2006). Teaching Environmental Science I and II. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ($15 000, Funded).

Tugel, J., Bolick, M., Coleman, D., Cass, M., & Miller, A. (2006, April). Professional development: Share the wealth. Session presented at the meeting of the National Science Teachers' Association, Anaheim, CA.

Hill, D., & Bolick, M. (2006, March). Adapting an electronic learning system for research on the effectiveness of professional development schools at a university in South Texas. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Orlando, FL, 907-912.

Cooke, E., Rupp, R., Steinberg, R., & Bolick, M. (2005). Development of a paired natural science course for future teachers. In D. U. Eisenberg & R. A. Risley (Eds.), Preparing tomorrow's science & mathematics teachers at community colleges: Round II [Monograph] (pp. 26-29). Jackson, MS: Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.

Bolick, M. (2005). Expanding the Floating Classroom Program from Coast to Classroom-Moving Upstream. Texas Coastal Management Program. ($77 730, Funded).

Bolick, M., & Hill, D. (2005, January). Cycles and systems: The carbon cycle. Paper presented at the meeting of The Association for Science Education, Leeds, England.

Bolick, M. E., & Fry, J. (2004). Inquiry of a partnership on the beliefs and practice of preservice teachers. Teacher Education and Practice, 17, 56-70.

University, Community, and Professional Organizations

College of Education Curriculum Coordinating Committee
College of Education Technology Committee
College of Education CPDT Advisory Council
Mathematics and Science Academy (MASTA) Advisory Committee
Governor's Academy for Teaching Excellence (GATE) Advisory Council
TAMU-CC Scholarship Committee
Corpus Christi Science and History Museum Advisory Board
Baker Middle School Planning and Decision-Making Team

Web Page (Wiki)

http://critical.tamucc.edu/studentwiki/MargaretBolick/Home